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  • Strings Preset with Orchestral Strings Library

    J
    J
    Hi,

    just one quick question. On the Orchestral Strings 1 DVD, there are some "Ensemble" Strings presets.

    It seems these presets require to install the Orchestral Strings 2 Package. Is that correct?

    Thanks,
    Jerome
  • H
    H
    Hi Jerome,

    yes, to get the ensemble strings running you need the Orchestral Strings II stuff (cellos and basses).

    best
    Herb
  • J
    J
    Hey Herb, thanks for the answer!

    As a side question, why did Vienna choose to only include these Ensemble String patches? A lot of them are sadely "missing" (Trills, Snap Pizz, Spiccato, Sordino, Tremolo Sul Ponticello, Col Legno, Artificial and Natural Harmonics...), and we have to use Sonic Implants samples instead...

    Jerome
  • D
    D
    All those aticulations and more are included in the individual patches. The String Ensembles are a sort of a courtesy writing tool and not designed for intensive use. Think about it: how do you even do the most basic panning between the sections? You don't. So use them for basic ideas compositionally and then use the individual sections for authentic realizations.


    HTH